Michigan vs. USC betting: College basketball preview for January 4

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The USC Trojans (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) are underdogs (+5.5) as they attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Michigan Wolverines (10-3, 2-0 Big Ten) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Galen Center. The game airs on FOX. The point total is set at 151.5 in the matchup.

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Michigan vs. USC betting lines

  • Michigan moneyline odds to win: -220
  • USC moneyline odds to win: +180
  • Spread: Michigan (-5.5)
  • Total: 151.5

Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, Michigan performed better when playing at home, covering five times in 15 home games, and two times in 11 road games.
  • In home games last season, the Wolverines went over the over/under 66.7% of the time (10 of 15 games). They hit the over in 54.5% of away games (six of 11 contests).

Last season stats

  • The Wolverines were 193rd in the country in points scored (72.9 per game) last year and 24th-worst in points conceded (79.0).
  • On the glass, Michigan was 223rd in the nation in rebounds (31.4 per game) last year. It was 189th in rebounds allowed (31.8 per game).
  • The Wolverines were 231st in the nation in assists (12.5 per game) last year.

Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
51.2 (fifth in nation) 38.5 (22nd) 35.9 (52nd) 26.5 (14th) 17.4 (27th) 14.8 (349th)

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USC statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, USC had a lower winning percentage at home (.467, 7-8-0 record) than on the road (.500, 6-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Trojans games went over eight of 15 times at home (53.3%) and eight of 12 on the road (66.7%) last year.
  • Last year the Trojans were 1-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they were 2-8 (.200).

Last season stats

  • The Trojans were 155th in the nation last season with 74.1 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 252nd with 74.3 points allowed per game.
  • USC grabbed 30.9 boards per game (255th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
  • The Trojans delivered 15.6 assists per game, which ranked them 43rd in the country.

USC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.8 (65th in nation) 42.5 (150th) 29.4 (322nd) 28.8 (67th) 15.8 (92nd) 11.1 (148th)
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